Remembering Your Loved Ones

Feb 12, 2016

Bruce Allan Gustafson, age 55 of Amery, passed away February 12, 2016. Bruce was born September 20, 1960 in Wadena, MN, the son of Donald and Shirley (Stigman) Gustafson. He graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School, the Class of 1979. His life was blessed with two children, Paige and Chad. Bruce was a skilled auto body technician and worked for...

Feb 11, 2016

Jeanine Audrey Person, 81 Born: July 15, 1934 Passed away suddenly February 11, 2016 She was preceded in death by: Parents: Roy H. Person and Cora Person Davis Stepfather: Milton Davis Fat cat and buddy: George Brother: Roy (Bub) Person and wife Marion Brother-in-law: Bob Smith Sister-in-law: Deanna Person Survived by and beloved sister of: LaVerne DeWell (Roger) Kay...

Feb 9, 2016

Ethel Sklar, age 87, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the Deerfield Gables in New Richmond. Ethel was born on September 10, 1928 in Eau Claire WI to parents Valdemar and Helga Hovlid. Ethel married Joseph “Dell” Sklar on June 4, 1952. They had a loving and lasting relationship until his passing in 2003. She had since lived...

Feb 8, 2016

Vicky J (nee Grimm) Sullivan, age 81 passed away into eternal life, at the “Lutheran Home” in River Falls, WI. on Feb. 8, 2016, very suddenly after a brief illness. She was born in St Croix County, WI. to Adolph & Bernice (nee McCoy) Grimm on July 18, 1934. Vicky is survived by sisters: Dixie McCaughn of Woodruff, WI....

Feb 8, 2016

Marion Elizabeth Linder, age 95, of River Falls, WI, formerly of Plum City, WI passed away peacefully on February 8, 2016 at the Lutheran Home in River Falls.

Marion was born on September 24, 1920 to William and Elizabeth (Sagstetter) Brimmer at their farm house just south of the Exile Store in rural Plum City. Growing up...

Feb 5, 2016

Michael J. ”Mike”” Mikla, age 64 of Hammond WI, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, February 5, 2016. Mike was born March 7, 1951 in New Richmond, WI to parents Ben and Eva (nee Obermueller) Mikla. Mike was raised in Glenwood City, and graduated with the Class of 1969 from Glenwood City High School. Mike served honorably in the...

Feb 5, 2016

Warren John Clay, age 55, of River Falls, WI died February 5, 2016 at Kinnic Health & Rehab in River Falls. He was born October 26, 1960 in Shakopee, MN to John and DeLoris (Siedow) Clay. He was a graduate of Shakopee High School. Warren worked with his father at Clay’s Printing in Shakopee before they moved the business...

Feb 5, 2016

Milton Edward Halls (Milt), age 85, of Ellsworth, Wis., died Friday February 5, at Our House Senior Living in River Falls, Wis. Milt was born on May 6, 1930, in Ellsworth, the son of Victor and Helen (Winter) Halls. He attended school in Ellsworth through 8th grade. He was confirmed at the English Lutheran church. He entered the Army...

Feb 5, 2016

Marvin Gene Anderson, 80, of River Falls, WI passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Clifford and Edna Anderson, sister Donna, son Peter and granddaughters Heather and Olivia. Survived by loving wife of 55 years Joan, daughters Judy Rouleau, Lou (Charles) Hager and Bonnie (Michael) Munns,sister, Gloria (Leo Dunn) Anderson, daughter-in-law Bonnie...

Feb 4, 2016

Phyllis Raehsler, age 74 of Woodville died Thursday, February 4th 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul following a brief illness. Phyllis was born on March 4, 1941 in Baldwin; the daughter of Carroll and Myrtle (Thompson) Gaustad. She was raised in Baldwin graduating from Baldwin High School. On November 27, 1961, she was united in marriage to Roger...

Feb 3, 2016

Barbara Ann Nordgren 71, of River Falls, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her home after a battle with cancer. Her sincere concern for others and her loving ways will be greatly missed.

She was born on May 1, 1944, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of Rodney and Lorraine (Bosshard) Bartle. Early childhood years were spent...

Feb 1, 2016

Dale R. Willi, age 84 of Hudson, WI, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Dale was born the son of Henry and Eda (Larson) Willi on January 25, 1932 in Chippewa Falls, WI. Dale graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the Class of 1950. He then enlisted, and served his...

Jan 30, 2016

Gary Arthur Kelly, age 48, of River Falls passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on January 30, 2016 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born on December 14, 1967 in Milwaukee, WI to Gerald and Catherine (Wenta) Kelly. Gary loved being around people and being a bartender at Emma’s Bar in River Falls...

Jan 29, 2016

Geraldine “Geri” Catherine Owen, 89, of Ellsworth, died Friday, January 29, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care, Ellsworth, WI. Geri was born on April 20, 1926 on the farm in Goodhue, MN. She was the daughter of Gustave and Julia (Firl) Hinrichs. Geri attended rural school between Goodhue and Zumbrota through the 8th grade. She stayed home to help...

Jan 28, 2016

Dr. James Francis Cumming, age 92, of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 28, 2016, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a brief illness.

James was born on July 12, 1923, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Leslie and Frances (Clark) Cumming. James attended Buena Vista Elementary School, Nutana Collegiate, University of Saskatchewan. He received his...

Jan 28, 2016

Terry Lee Lundberg, age 67, of River Falls, WI passed away suddenly on January 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI to Franklin and Inez (Inerson) Lundberg. He held a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and also a degree in Speech Therapy.

He is preceded in death by his...

Jan 27, 2016

Esther Marie Lundgaard, 92, of Ellsworth, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Atrium Post Acute Care, Ellsworth, WI.

Esther was born on January 9, 1924 in the town of Martell, the daughter of Fritz and Lillian (Gilbertson) Nelson. She married Melvin Lundgaard on February 19, 1945 St. Paul, MN.

Esther worked as a housekeeper...

Jan 26, 2016

William “Bill” Thomas Roberts of Ellsworth died at the age of 80 on Tuesday January 26, 2016 at his home in the presence of his two best friends- his wife Linda and cat Eydie. Bill was born on January 17, 1936 in Redwood Falls, MN as the son of Everett and Marie (Moxal) Roberts. He attended Morton High School...

Jan 26, 2016

Ronnie Eugene Haugen, age 67, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away Tuesday January 26, 2016 at the River Falls Area Hospital, River Falls, WI with his loving wife by his side. Ronnie was born April 21, 1948 to George and Elmira (Halverson) Haugen in Wabasha, MN. He attended schools in Pepin, WI and served in the U.S. Army during the...

Jan 25, 2016

Joanne Aadalen, age 83, lifelong resident of Prescott, died January 25, 2016 at her home.

Joanne was born January 22, 1933 in Prescott, WI the daughter of John and Ruby (Stolt) Aadalen She was a graduate of Prescott High School and Globe Business School in St.Paul MN. She worked for many years as a private accountant. She...